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Jared Russell

MOVING CHECKLIST

Posted Oct 9, 2018

It’s easy to forget the need to plan your move once your home sells. Get ahead and get organized well in advance of your move-out date, and you’ll have a smoother transition. Listed below is our in-depth Moving Checklist, a great tool for you to use. Ready. Get Set. Pack and Move. Although the plan I excellent each person is different and many of the steps can be taken care of for you if you reach out to Jared. In most cases Jared will help with the move.

8 Weeks Before Your Move

Start collecting estimates from moving companies-obtain at least 3 and ask for testimonials/references

Budget for moving expenses

Create a “move file” to keep track of quotes, receipts and other important information

Start researching your new community

7 Weeks Before Your Move

Start compiling medical, dental, shot and prescription records

Ask doctors for referrals in your new city

Arrange to have school records and veterinarian records transferred

Gather copies of legal and financial records

Call your insurance agent to see what changes you need to make to your new policy

Plan meals for the last weeks to use spare food; keep non-perishable food in an accessible bin for easier cleaning of your pantry

Assemble a folder of important info about your house for the next homeowner

1 Week Before Your Move

Review your moving plans with movers

Contact your bank and credit card company if you are responsible for paying for your move; this will help avoid suspected fraud alerts

Notify friends and family of your new address and phone number with a free Moving Notice

Pack an essentials box to keep with you during the move-One per member of the household plus one box for family essentials such as set of dishes and toiletries everyone uses

Drain gas and oil from lawn equipment, gas grills, heaters, etc.

Drain water hoses and waterbeds

Measure furniture and doorways to determine if larger pieces will fit through the door, and be sure to let your movers know if some won’t fit so they can plan for a different solution

Empty and defrost refrigerator at least 24 hours before the move

Fill any prescriptions you will need during the move

Moving Day Checklist

Be familiar with packing and loading tips and personally supervise hired labor

Place carpet, floor and door frame protectors throughout home

Load goods in a pre-designated order; the last items you want out should be loaded first

Check every room and closet one last time to make sure nothing is left behind

Call the local service center to have your loaded moving trailer or ReloCube picked up

Leave a note with your new address so that future residents can forward stray mail

Moving-in Checklist

Clean your new home, make sure everything is in working condition and make any repairs before your moving trailer or ReloCube arrive.

Pick up any mail being held at the local post office

Unload items and begin organizing your new home

Keep all recipes and documents in your move file and store it in an easy-to-remember location

Get a new driver’s license and automobile tags, register to vote, etc.

Contact the local paper for a news subscription

When you’re ready to sell or buy a home in the Washington DC Market, you want a Realtor® you can trust, whose experience will help you buy or sell property with confidence. Jared Associates stands ready to help you achieve your home dreams. Give me a call, Jared Russell, at 301-351-7711 (mobile), or 240-383-1350 (office) or email me at jaredr@kw.com. You can also visit me at my website for additional information.